Deceased newborn found near trash outside NYC apartment building

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A deceased newborn was found near trash outside a New York City apartment building Wednesday.

The infant girl had its umbilical cord attached when found near the rear courtyard of the Bronx building.

A superintendent said the body was found in an area that is hard to access. Residents said the baby was found near the trash.

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  • “I was like crazy because they say the baby was there for almost three or four days and the baby was next to my living room,” the superintendent added.

    Investigators believe a teen resident delivered the baby at the building and get rid of the body.

    No arrests were made in connection to the death.